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The "I" Personality Type
Influence, Image, Enthusiasm
The DISC Behavioral model describes four basic patterns,
none of which is better or worse than any of the others.
Very few people are purely one type. (Most of us are a
combination of types.) This description is of someone who
is almost completely an I.
See if it describes you or someone you know. (Again,
remember it describes an extreme form of a behavior that
is often much more nuanced.)
If you are an I personality type, you are concerned
about COMMUNICATION and PEOPLE.
- You are optimistic, charming, and outgoing.
- You are a "people person."
- You genuinely like people, and you want them to like
you.
- You trust people and enjoy bringing out their best.
- You are a consummate communicator. You enjoy telling
stories and you tend to exaggerate.
- You enjoy meeting new people, working with others,
and networking.
- You tend to ignore the rules (since you don't think
they really apply to you).
- You are energized by working with people and you
energize any group you work with.
- You see the "big picture" and you can be
inspirational.
- You dislike details and you can be scattered.
You are energized by...
- Working with people in a fast-paced, varied
environment
- Being in the spotlight (not necessarily being in
charge)
- Tackling new projects and learning new things
- Gaining public recognition
- Initiating change and being able to be creative
You lose energy by...
- Being around negative, cold, or pessimistic people
- Performing routine, detailed tasks
- Being held to rigid schedules
- Working alone
- Feeling left out
- Being criticized in public
At your best you can...
- Communicate a vision, mission, or goal in a way that
inspires others to adopt it and work toward achieving
it.
- Be enthusiastic and creative.
- See the best in others and you help them believe in
their abilities.
You can be a visionary, a
motivator, a catalyst.
When you are stressed out, you can...
- Shirk your homework, relying on your ability to talk
your way out of any trouble.
- Lack follow — through, rarely finishing what you
begin. You can overpromise and underdeliver.
- Be superficial and glib.
At your worst, you can be a
gossip, a blow hard, a light weight.
To be your best...
- Develop time management skills.
- Listen. Question. Pause. Consider.
- Be more discriminating. Learn how to appraise people
more realistically.
- Resist the urge to do something new. Rein in your
impulsiveness.
Cultivate perseverance.
Become more reflective.
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How to RECOGNIZE an I personality type...
- They tend to be extroverted, friendly, and charming.
- They speak with animation (using gestures and facial
expressions), tell stories, and laugh.
- They like to make gatherings (meetings, sales
presentations, etc.) into social events.
- They enjoy working with people, often trying to
include others in their projects.
How to WORK with an I personality type...
- Be friendly. Start your conversation in a personable
way before getting down to business.
- Help them set clear, realistic goals. Develop
timetables and check back with them frequently.
- Maintain an open door policy with them. Make them
feel included.
- Set clear objectives and time frames for any major
task.
- Look for ways to make the best use of their verbal
skills.
What NOT to do around an I personality type...
- Bore them with details.
- Freeze them out. Exclude them. Make them feel like
an outsider.
- Ignore their ideas.
- Expect them to cope well with bureaucracy.
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to help professionals and organizations use the DISC
Behavioral Analysis to improve leadership development,
teamwork, or interpersonal effectiveness.
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